11679 (v.3) Pharmaceutical Biology 231

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Area:	School of Pharmacy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	3 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	6934 (v.4) Human Biology 136 or any previous version AND 12931 (v.2) Pharmaceutical Biology 120 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	11677 (v.3) Pharmaceutical Biology 233
Syllabus:	Enzymes, enzyme kinetics, implications for drug metabolism. Basic biochemistry of protein, fats and carbohydrates. Hormones and biochemical control. Nucleotide metabolism. DNA and the gene. Cellular biochemistry of calcium. Biochemical principles in drug action. Digestion and absorption. Nutrition. Biochemistry of vitamins and trace elements and antioxidant vitamins.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have demonstrated an advanced knowledge of the basic and applied aspects of human metabolism and its control. Developed an appreciation of the relevance of these concepts to pathophysiology and drug action.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Hardman J.G., et al, (1996), Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed., New York, Pergamon Press. Reynolds J.E.F., (Ed.), (1996), Martindale - The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed., London, The Pharmaceutical Press.
Unit Texts:	Martin Jr. D.W., Mayes P.A., Roswell V.W. and Granner D.K., (2000), Harper's Biochemistry, 25th ed., Stamford, Appleton and Lange.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Practical Assessment 10%. Test 20%. Final Written Examination 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y